The rules concerning general supervision and public health practice permits for dental hygienists were effective July 1, 2009. This rule also allows for the performance of supragingival and coronal polishing by trained dental assistants.
Click here to review the Expanded Duties Section of the Board's rules.
Assistants
You must apply for a permit to perform supragingival and coronal polishing.
Click here to review the guidelines for coronal polishing.
Apply for a supragingival and coronal polishing permit
Hygienists
You must apply for a permit to practice under general supervision or engage in public health practice.
Apply for a general supervision permit. Required Annual Reporting Form
Apply for a public health practice permit. Required Annual Reporting Form